Historical Markers and War Memorials in Chadds Ford Township, Pennsylvania
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In July 2015, the Brandywine River Museum of Art commissioned James Welling to create a site-specific installation that explored the intersection of art and the environment. He photographed several locations around the grounds of the museum; one . . . — — Map (db m107783) HM
In July 2015, the Brandywine River Museum of Art commissioned James Welling to create a site-specific installation that explored the intersection of art and the environment. He photographed several locations around the grounds of the museum; one . . . — — Map (db m107790) HM
In this life-size sculpture, André Harvey captured the form and personality of a particular pig that he encountered in rural Pennsylvania. After modeling her in clay, Harvey created a small bronze sculpture of the pig, The Portrait Sitter . . . — — Map (db m107786) HM
Born in Philadelphia, J. Clayton Bright began sculpting in the late 1970s. With the guidance of sculptor Eric Parks, he learned the process of cast sculpture using the lost wax technique. In 1984, the artist was commissioned by Mrs. Miles . . . — — Map (db m107794) HM
On Hoffmans Mill Road south of Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south.
Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dan Ostermiller focuses exclusively on animal forms, creating large-scale sculptures in bronze. The son of a taxidermist, the artist closely studied anatomy, and in his sculptures emphasizes the attributes of each . . . — — Map (db m107826) HM
This repurposed late nineteenth-century schoolhouse served as Andrew Wyeth's studio from 1940 to 2008. Wyeth, one of America's best-known twentieth-century artists, created thousands of paintings and drawings here, inspired by the people, . . . — — Map (db m144338) HM
On Bullock Road at Ring Road, on the right when traveling west on Bullock Road.
Bullock Octagonal School
Established 1838 by the School District of
Birmingham Township
(now Chadds Ford Township)
These are the ruins of the Bullock Octagonal School. In 1838,
the School District of Birmingham Township purchased
"81 . . . — — Map (db m177511) HM
On Sept. 11, 1777, an American force of about 11,000 men, commanded by Washington, attempted to halt a British advance into Pennsylvania. The Americans were defeated near Chadds Ford on Brandywine Creek by approximately 18,000 British and Hessian . . . — — Map (db m8277) HM
The center of the American line, Wayne commanding, was near Chadds Ford and faced west. In late afternoon as Cornwallis was making the main assault on the American right wing, 3 miles north, Knyphausen's division of British and Hessians crossed . . . — — Map (db m8279) HM
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south.
Polish volunteer, commanded cavalry detachment helping to cover Washington's retreat from Brandywine, Sept. 11, 1777. As brigadier general, served Sept. 1777 - March 1778 as first overall commander of the Continental Army's cavalry. He was mortally . . . — — Map (db m8278) HM
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1) at Creek Road, on the left when traveling west on Baltimore Pike.
The Chadds Ford Barn Shops have always
been a destination for community, art, and
history. Founded in 1969, we are celebrating
our 50 year anniversary this year and a
Best of the Main Line win!
The Barn Shops were a project by
Hank . . . — — Map (db m226406) HM
On Creek Road north of Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north.
John Chads, heir to his father's 500-acre plantation along the Brandywine,
commissioned a house, made of Brandywine bluestone, to be built on
banks of the creek. The style and appointments of the house suggest
moderate wealth. Its simplicity . . . — — Map (db m197399) HM
On Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west.
More than any individual in his time, Christian Sanderson focused attention on the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777. He and his mother lived in Washington’s Headquarters, 1906-1922, where they entertained thousands of visitors. Leaving the . . . — — Map (db m13801) HM
Near Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west.
At the time of the battle [of Brandywine], Gideon Gilpin, a Quaker farmer, lived here with his wife and six children. Gideon Gilpin owned 130 acres of farm land. After the battle, foraging soldiers plundered the property. The claim of losses . . . — — Map (db m13786) HM
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
This farmstead and its adjacent fields
served as both subject and setting for . . . — — Map (db m176093) HM
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
World renowned illustrator N.C. Wyeth purchased
this property in 1911, . . . — — Map (db m176094) HM
The Chads' Springhouse predates the home of John Chads across the street. It was built to be both a springhouse and a residence with a corner fireplace in the living area and a sleeping loft above. It was probably built by John Wyeth Jr., the . . . — — Map (db m73827) HM
Welcome to the 1725 John Chads House, the home of the ferryman and farmer for whom Chadds Ford was named. In 1968 Chadds Ford Historical Society purchased this charming bluestone building and has authentically restored it.
Having fallen . . . — — Map (db m182929) HM
and the International Society of Arboriculture jointly recognize this significant tree in this bicentennial year as having lived here at the time of the signing of our Constitution. — — Map (db m8280) HM
On Oakland Road, on the left when traveling south.
1704 House
Has been designated a
Registered National Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the History of the United . . . — — Map (db m187163) HM
On Wilmington Pike (U.S. 202/322) at Brinton Bridge Road, on the right when traveling south on Wilmington Pike.
The battle ended just southwest of here at nightfall. With Howe and his troops holding the field, Washington’s force withdrew to Chester. Although he was wounded, Lafayette helped to reorganize the retreating troops, and Pulaski’s cavalry protected . . . — — Map (db m146793) HM
On Oakland Road, on the left when traveling south.
As pacifist Quakers, many Brinton family members abhorred the war that was closing in on their 1704 home. Near here, at dusk, on Sept. 11, 1777, two military actions by the Americans saved their retreat. General Greene's soldiers inflicted heavy . . . — — Map (db m194853) HM
On Oakland Road, 0.5 miles south of Brintons Bridge Road, on the left when traveling north.
On September 11, 1777, the Brinton Run Preserve Property was the location of a final fight during the Battle of the Brandywine, just before the American troops retreated from British fire. Funding for the acquisition and permanent protection of . . . — — Map (db m195338) HM
On Oakland Road, on the left when traveling south.
William Brinton 1704 House
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 1968
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m187162) HM
